More people are interested in buying locally made products than ever before.
You can capitalize on many consumers’ return to local shopping by emphasizing that all components of your furniture are made in the United States, or in your town or area.
The same applies to handmade goods. Individuals who are tired of mass-produced goods are often the same people who are interested in buying locally.
Given this climate, it is a good time to start a handmade furniture business.

Ask any follower of the #VanLife philosophy to elaborate on its attributes and you’ll get an earful; living in a van can help you downsize, forego a mortgage, and facilitate adventures in new places. But underneath the evangelizing is a hard reality: Van life is still expensive. Love campers and trailers? Come join our new community group.

Many new camper vans cost upwards of $50,000 just for the base vehicle, and high-end conversions easily run tens of thousands of dollars—custom builds like this one cost well over $200,000. Of course, most van dwellers aren’t spending this much money, instead living out of used vans or doing much of the conversion work themselves. Still, what if you want to buy a (new-to-you) van, have someone else do the conversion work, but not shell out a ton of money. Are there any options?

Maryland-based Off Grid Adventure Vans is building brand-new budget conscious vans on the Ram Promaster chassis for around $60,000 all-in (van+conversion), but the latest company to cross our radar is Boho Camper Vans in Phoenix, Arizona.

Founded as a camper van rental company, Boho is now offering affordable van conversions for sale. The Boho...

#VanLife on a budget

Ask any follower of the #VanLife philosophy to elaborate on its attributes and you’ll get an earful; living in a van can help you downsize, forego a mortgage, and facilitate adventures in new places. But underneath the evangelizing is a hard reality: Van life is still expensive. Love campers and trailers? Come join our new community group.

Many new camper vans cost upwards of $50,000 just for the base vehicle, and high-end conversions easily run tens of thousands of dollars—custom builds like this one cost well over $200,000. Of course, most van dwellers aren’t spending this much money, instead living out of used vans or doing much of the conversion work themselves. Still, what if you want to buy a (new-to-you) van, have someone else do the conversion work, but not shell out a ton of money. Are there any options?

Maryland-based Off Grid Adventure Vans is building brand-new budget conscious vans on the Ram Promaster chassis for around $60,000 all-in (van+conversion), but the latest company to cross our radar is Boho Camper Vans in Phoenix, Arizona.

Founded as a camper van rental company, Boho is now offering affordable van conversions for sale. The Boho team starts with one-ton commercial passenger vans and outfits them with a streamlined and downright Instagrammable look. Wood finishes on the ceiling, walls, and doors can be done in pine or cedar, and a small kitchenette features a bamboo countertop and sink. A full-size bed provides space to sleep two, LED interior lights dim for reading at night, and vinyl flooring is easy to sweep out and keep clean.

Pine or cedar wood interiors create a warm ambiance inside the van.

A 25-gallon water tank supplies the sink and outdoor shower, while a 48-inch rear pullout table with bamboo countertop gives you a place to cook or eat outside. Privacy curtains cover the many windows at night, and the whole system is powered by dual solar panels (100 watts each), two 12V batteries, and an inverter with USB and AC outlets.

We know that $30,000 is still a lot of money, but it’s much less expensive than other options. You can also rent one of their vans first to help make the final decision about whether you’re ready to buy.

Another perk of buying with Boho: Their current start to finish time is a mere four weeks. That’s lightyears faster than many other camper conversion companies and means that you could have a van in time to see the fall colors in the Northeast. Interested in seeing more? Head over here.

A rear 48-inch pull out table provides a space for cooking as well as a storage area. The passenger vans feature plentiful windows; curtains provide privacy at night. A simple kitchen boasts storage areas and a sink. The Joplin van can sleep two people in a bed and two people in a provided tent. It’s available for rent, here.

#VanLife on a budget

Ask any follower of the #VanLife philosophy to elaborate on its attributes and you’ll get an earful; living in a van can help you downsize, forego a mortgage, and facilitate adventures in new places. But underneath the evangelizing is a hard reality: Van life is still expensive. Love campers and trailers? Come join our new community group.

Many new camper vans cost upwards of $50,000 just for the base vehicle, and high-end conversions easily run tens of thousands of dollars—custom builds like this one cost well over $200,000. Of course, most van dwellers aren’t spending this much money, instead living out of used vans or doing much of the conversion work themselves. Still, what if you want to buy a (new-to-you) van, have someone else do the conversion work, but not shell out a ton of money. Are there any options?

Maryland-based Off Grid Adventure Vans is building brand-new budget conscious vans on the Ram Promaster chassis for around $60,000 all-in (van+conversion), but the latest company to cross our radar is Boho Camper Vans in Phoenix, Arizona.

Founded as a camper van rental company, Boho is now offering affordable van conversions for sale. The Boho team starts with one-ton commercial passenger vans and outfits them with a streamlined and downright Instagrammable look. Wood finishes on the ceiling, walls, and doors can be done in pine or cedar, and a small kitchenette features a bamboo countertop and sink. A full-size bed provides space to sleep two, LED interior lights dim for reading at night, and vinyl flooring is easy to sweep out and keep clean.

Pine or cedar wood interiors create a warm ambiance inside the van.

A 25-gallon water tank supplies the sink and outdoor shower, while a 48-inch rear pullout table with bamboo countertop gives you a place to cook or eat outside. Privacy curtains cover the many windows at night, and the whole system is powered by dual solar panels (100 watts each), two 12V batteries, and an inverter with USB and AC outlets.

We know that $30,000 is still a lot of money, but it’s much less expensive than other options. You can also rent one of their vans first to help make the final decision about whether you’re ready to buy.

Another perk of buying with Boho: Their current start to finish time is a mere four weeks. That’s lightyears faster than many other camper conversion companies and means that you could have a van in time to see the fall colors in the Northeast. Interested in seeing more? Head over here.

A rear 48-inch pull out table provides a space for cooking as well as a storage area. The passenger vans feature plentiful windows; curtains provide privacy at night. A simple kitchen boasts storage areas and a sink. The Joplin van can sleep two people in a bed and two people in a provided tent. It’s available for rent, here.

Give your business a name. Name your business something that indicates what you sell. This will come in handy later on, when you are marketing your business and want people to associate your business name with handmade furniture.

File a DBA, which stands for “doing business as,” at your local county clerk’s office. You may want to do a search to ensure that no other business in your town is operating under the same name. If you live in a large metropolitan area, a search is a necessity.

Create a line of furniture. You’ll need to have models of each piece of furniture that you intend to sell, so that customers can easily visualize what you have to offer. Add to your furniture line each year so that your stock stays fresh and on-trend.